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Shepard buzzed in a big way at Eagles camp back in August, but flamed out and was waived at final cuts. He latched on with the Bucs and turned into a special teams standout for 14 games, but didn't catch a pass. Wed, Dec 18, 2013 11:46:00 AM

A second-year undrafted free agent, Shepard found himself near the top of the depth chart earlier this summer after injuries decimated the Eagles' receiver corps, but faded once the preseason lights came on. He's just a depth signing. Sun, Sep 1, 2013 01:42:00 PM

Thanks to Jeremy Maclin's injury and a hot start to camp, Shepard found himself in the mix for No. 2 wideout duties about three weeks ago. But then Shepard cooled off, Riley Cooper got back in the team's good graces and the numbers caught up with him. The undrafted free agent probably showed enough to get a look on a practice squad. The Eagles will roll with Damaris Johnson, Jason Avant and probably Jeff Maehl behind DeSean Jackson and Cooper. Sat, Aug 31, 2013 01:20:00 PM

Per beat writer Jeff McLane, Shepard has "tailed off" following his hot start to camp. Philly Mag made a similar observation last week. The LSU product has just one catch for four yards through two preseason games. Fri, Aug 23, 2013 08:54:00 AM

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A second-year undrafted free agent, Shepard found himself near the top of the depth chart earlier this summer after injuries decimated the Eagles' receiver corps, but faded once the preseason lights came on. He's just a depth signing.

Thanks to Jeremy Maclin's injury and a hot start to camp, Shepard found himself in the mix for No. 2 wideout duties about three weeks ago. But then Shepard cooled off, Riley Cooper got back in the team's good graces and the numbers caught up with him. The undrafted free agent probably showed enough to get a look on a practice squad. The Eagles will roll with Damaris Johnson, Jason Avant and probably Jeff Maehl behind DeSean Jackson and Cooper.

Per beat writer Jeff McLane, Shepard has "tailed off" following his hot start to camp. Philly Mag made a similar observation last week. The LSU product has just one catch for four yards through two preseason games.

Shepard started off on fire early in camp, making a push for the No. 2 wideout job following Jeremy Maclin's injury. Now Philly Mag believes he's fighting for one roster spot with Greg Salas. The Eagles are far more likely to use blocking wideout Riley Cooper and Damaris Johnson (a poor man's Tavon Austin) opposite DeSean Jackson. Jason Avant is a strict slot receiver.

With Jeremy Maclin out for the year and Riley Cooper on leave, Shepard is practicing as the starter opposite DeSean Jackson. And he's playing outside, not in the slot, where veteran Jason Avant is the incumbent. Shepard was a huge high school quarterback recruit when he arrived at LSU, but never found a steady position in college. He's someone to begin considering in Dynasty leagues.

Shepard is having a "real nice" camp, according to CSN Philly's Reuben Frank. This comes a week after the Sideline View's Adam Caplan called the ex-LSU Tiger one of the Eagles' "biggest surprises" so far. Shepard is a big-time athlete, as evidenced by his 41 1/2-inch vertical and 11-foot-2 broad jump. He's a candidate to bump longtime Eagles slot receiver Jason Avant off the team.

He means it in a positive way. Shepard also generated rave reviews during the spring, practicing primarily in the slot. While we don't anticipate any fantasy impact from Shepard, he's a definite threat to Jason Avant's roster spot.

The Eagles are using undrafted WR Russell Shepard in the slot during OTAs.

Shepard was graded as a cornerback by some teams going into the draft, but is expected to compete for the Eagles' No. 5 receiver job. With Riley Cooper and Arrelious Benn currently ahead of him, Shepard will need a strong camp to make the 53-man roster. His versatility could land him a spot on the practice squad.

Some NFL scouts believe former LSU WR Russell Shepard's best NFL position would be defensive back.

A monster high school recruit, Shepard never found a home at LSU, rotating between receiver, running back, quarterback, and special teams with little production. He stands 6-foot-1, 196 and ran twin 4.46 forty times at the Tigers' Pro Day, with a 38 1/2-inch vertical. They are defensive back measurables.

Updating a previous item, WR Russell Shepard has elected to return to LSU for his senior season.

Shepard originally had designs on entering the draft, but changed his mind after a recent meeting with Tigers coach Les Miles. It's a good decision because LSU projects to field an improved passing game in 2012 and Shepard's production to this point has been lackluster. "I would like to tell everyone that I had a great talk with my family and Coach Miles and I will be attending LSU for my senior season," Shepard wrote on Twitter Friday.

LSU WR Russell Shepard will forgo his senior season and enter the 2012 NFL draft.

Underutilized as a kind of H-back in the Tigers' run-heavy offense, the explosive Shepard managed just 52 receptions for 473 yards and five touchdowns in three seasons in Baton Rouge. He did rush 84 times for 572 more yards (6.81 YPC) and four additional scores. The nation's highest rated dual-threat QB recruit in 2008, Shepard is an incredible athlete with a 41 1/2" vertical and 11-foot-2 broad jump on record. The 6'1/185-pounder should have a big Combine and may turn out to be a better pro than college player.